4th NLIU–India Foundation Constitutional Law Symposium 2026
About the Organisers
• NLIU Bhopal: Established in 1997, India’s second NLU, known for excellence in legal education.
• India Foundation: A New Delhi-based research organisation focusing on socio-political issues.
• NLIU Manthan: A centre promoting academic dialogue on contemporary topics.
About the Symposium
The symposium aims to provide a platform to discuss contemporary constitutional law issues in India.
Day 1: Paper Presentation (Theme – Constitutional Law & Technology)
Day 2: Panel Discussions by eminent academicians and public figures.
Theme: Intersection of Constitutional Law and Technology
Participants may choose any topic under the broad theme, including:
Theme 1: Digital Justice Ecosystem
• E-Courts and digital judiciary
• AI in courts and law enforcement
• Data privacy
• Comparative global tech-justice models
Theme 2: Constitutionalism in the Tech Age
• Digital surveillance
• Free speech vs algorithms
• Electoral integrity online
Other: Any contemporary constitutional law issue in India.
Eligibility
Open to:
• Academicians
• Lawyers
• Social Activists
• Research Scholars
• Students
Review Process & Publication
• Reviewed by Editorial Board + external peer reviewers
• Top ~20 papers selected
• Offline mode presentations only
• Selected papers published in an ISBN-bearing edited book
Awards & Cash Incentives
Total Prize Pool: ₹55,000
• Best Presenter – ₹25,000
• 1st Runner-Up – ₹15,000
• 2nd Runner-Up – ₹10,000
• Best Research Paper – ₹5,000
Detailed Submission Guidelines
WORD LIMIT: 5000–8000 (including abstract & footnotes)
ABSTRACT: Max 300 words
CO-AUTHORSHIP: Max 3 authors
CITATION: OSCOLA 4th Edition
FORMATTING:
• Title – TNR 15, Bold, 2.0 spacing
• Abstract – TNR 11, Italic, 1.5 spacing
• Body – TNR 12, 1.15 spacing
• Headings – TNR 14, 1.5 spacing
• Sub-headings – TNR 13, Italic
• Footnotes – TNR 10, 1.0 spacing
• Margins – 1 inch
Important Deadlines
• Abstract Submission: 2 December 2025
• Acceptance Intimation: 9 December 2025
• Registration Date: 12 December 2025
• Full Paper Submission: 25 December 2025
• Final Acceptance: 6 January 2026
• Conference Date: To be announced
Registration Procedure
Participants must register via the official online form.
Registration Link
Click to Register: Register Here
Brochure
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Contact Information
Email: manthan@nliu.ac.in
Ronit Rampuriya (Convenor): +91 62650 56936
Bhavesh Basod (Co-Convenor): +91 94074 0480
